Vehicle driver data

Abstract

A method of utilizing a vehicle driver log is provided that includes the steps of navigating to a vehicle driver log input screen and inputting the vehicle information. The method further includes the steps of inputting driver status information including driver duty and driver activity over time and displaying the vehicle driver log on a vehicle driver log screen. The method may be effectuated using a portable handheld computing device including an input device for inputting the vehicle information and driver status information that includes the driver duty and driver activity. The computing device may include a processor for processing the vehicle and driver status information. A display device displays the vehicle driver log including the driver status information. A method for providing driver efficiency feedback is also provided. The method includes steps of monitoring vehicle operating parameters. The method also includes the steps of providing preferred operating parameters and comparing the vehicle operating parameters to the preferred operating parameters. The method includes the additional steps of determining a driver operating efficiency and graphically displaying the driver operating efficiency to the driver. The method is effectuated using a computing device including a processor for processing the vehicle operating parameters and comparing the vehicle operating parameters to the preferred operating parameters to determine driver operating efficiency. A memory stores a preferred operating parameter, which is indicative of efficient vehicle operation. The vehicle sensors provide the vehicle operating parameters, which are indicative of current vehicle operating conditions. A display device graphically displays the driver operator efficiency to the driver so that the driver may modify driving behavior to operate the vehicle more profitably.

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